I have a question

@ElicBxn (63594)
United States
October 30, 2024 11:43am CST
I don't expect an answer, but I'm going to throw it out there. I do something. I remember doing it, but only if someone sort of breaks it. I don't know how old I was, but I think it must have been a Sunday morning because the family would all sit down for breakfast. I remember seeing a bright spot in the blinds and staring at it. My father broke me out of it, but I don't know how now, it was over 60 years ago. Was I thinking of anything? No, I was just staring at the spot. Since then, I have continued to do it. Connie would see me and ask what I was thinking of. That's just it, I wasn't thinking of anything. I find this is the good way to deal with pain over the years, but... all I can do is sit and stare. So, it doesn't help me with anything more than that. But I don't understand why I do it. When I stop doing it, it seems to take a little bit to get my brain fully engaged again. I guess I should ask a doctor, but it isn't like I do it when I'm doing something like driving or walking. Honestly, I like it when it happens, and I remember it happening, because it seems like I'm giving my brain a break/rest. Maybe it happens more when I'm low on sleep? I don't know, I can't say I remember anything like that. So, anyone else have something like this? Remember, the first time I remember doing it I was still in my single digits of age (I know this because it was at the house we lived in until I was 9) so it isn't endangering my life.
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@wolfgirl569 (106192)
• Marion, Ohio
30 Oct
I do it sometimes too. I think we just need that down time
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@ElicBxn (63594)
• United States
31 Oct
That may be what I'm doing. I am an introvert. I have my "safe" subjects I can talk on at people, which fools them into thinking I'm not one. Safe subjects like cats, horses, science fiction... but there are times when I just want to 'check out' for a bit.
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@grenery8 (10592)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
30 Oct
i hope it's not low pressure or something serious. we can say you got lost in your thoughts but this seems more than that. spome spiritual awakening perhaps? i mean, i am glad you're all right, not hurting or something similar.
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@ElicBxn (63594)
• United States
31 Oct
I really don't know what it is. I feel like I'm just 'checking out' for a bit. No thoughts to get lost in. I have tested in the autism spectrum, not very deep, but I do often have trouble looking people in the eyes.
@BarBaraPrz (47308)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
30 Oct
Yes, sometimes my brain hits "Pause" until I realise that I'm just staring into space, then I get back with the program, whatever it is.
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@ElicBxn (63594)
• United States
31 Oct
That is really close to how I feel. I don't think I really know I've done it unless someone points it out. I do know that there are some times when I feel like I've lost time.
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